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L702 UUF

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

161,964 mi
Last recorded161,964 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL702 UUF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 161,964 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

front diff oil seal leaking

Fail 13 May 2026 161,917 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn front u j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front diff oil seal leaking

Pass 13 May 2025 159,243 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

oil leaks

Fail 12 May 2025 159,231 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

oil leaks

Pass 9 May 2024 156,992 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2024 156,992 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2023 155,272 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 155,270 miles

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure wheel arch trim (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle A frame ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear top shock mounting slightly corroded

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front hub oil seal leaking

Offside Rear top shock mounting slightly corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

reverse light not working

Pass 29 Jul 2022 153,814 miles

play in front prop shaft front u/j

slight play at near side front wheel

Fail 27 Jul 2022 153,812 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn vertical play at off side front wheel (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

play in front prop shaft front u/j

slight play at near side front wheel

Pass 22 Jul 2021 150,366 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 147,973 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 147,971 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength off side and near side rear chassis in 3 places ( marked ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 145,453 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

off side mid chassis tube through rail rusted through

some vertical play at off side front wheel

Pass 25 Jul 2018 143,379 miles

off side and near side rear tyres wearing low in places

Fail 25 Jul 2018 143,379 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn front prop front u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

off side and near side rear tyres wearing low in places

Pass 14 Jul 2017 141,730 miles

some play at off side front wheel

Fail 12 Jul 2017 141,726 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not working (8.2.2)

near side rear tyre wearing low

some play at off side front wheel

Pass 26 Jul 2016 139,858 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement support bar (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

both front hockey arm bushes have play

Fail 20 Jul 2016 139,847 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement support bar (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

both front hockey arm bushes have play

Pass 8 Aug 2014 134,805 miles

Oil leak

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front prop u.j. has play

power steering leak

Fail 5 Aug 2014 134,800 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front prop u.j. has play

power steering leak

Pass 31 Jul 2013 132,386 miles

drivers seat belt deteriorating

Fail 24 Jul 2013 132,379 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

drivers seat belt deteriorating

Pass 16 Jul 2012 128,795 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 128,795 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

drivers seat belt deteriorating

near side front indicator lens fading

some areas of rear chassis starting to rust or previously repaired

towbar wiring socket broken

Fail 12 Jul 2012 128,791 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivers seat belt deteriorating

near side front indicator lens fading

some areas of rear chassis starting to rust or previously repaired

towbar wiring socket broken

Pass 4 Jan 2011 123,195 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Dec 2010 123,195 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 119,442 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front u/j has slight play

Fail 7 Nov 2008 118,155 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

steering damperbush worn

Pass 7 Nov 2008 118,155 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

steering damperbush worn

Pass 19 Oct 2007 116,417 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 114,992 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 113,434 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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L702 UUF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1994 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 120,267 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L702 UUF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 32 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L702 UUF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 May 1994.

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